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Zest up your gift list this holiday season and support Escondido’s small businesses. Shop, eat, and explore downtown Escondido (Grand Avenue) to discover special treats, sales, and discounts, while collecting stamps in the EDBA’s popular Bingo Game. Bingo cards, and a map of participating businesses, can be picked up at Heritage Garden at the corner of North Juniper Street and Grand Avenue between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. where a host of activities will take place. The Holiday Trolley is also back this year (noon to 5 p.m.) to get shoppers around! A Tree Lighting will take place at the end of the day (approximately 5:15 p.m.) in Maple Street Plaza. This season’s Shop Small campaign will run from Small Business Saturday through the end of the year; its theme celebrates Escondido’s rich agricultural roots and citrus heritage, so add a little zest to your holidays — shop, dine, and celebrate local. For more information, please visit www.downtownescondido.com/small-business-saturday Escondido Downtown Business Association on Facebook

A new lawsuit accuses the administration of violating the First Amendment by threatening the visas of researchers for work on disinformation and content moderation of social media.

A patient who came to regret the top surgery she got as a teen won a $2 million malpractice suit. Then, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons clarified its position that surgery is not recommended for transgender minors.

OTC at the Brooks presents two special screenings of "A Christmas Story" on Tuesday, December 23rd at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages. Movie Description: Poor Ralphie spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of the perfect Christmas gift. With his cranky dad and doting mother, Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. Rated PG. Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Winter_Wonders_Holiday_Film_Fest/178215 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

The holidays can be a tender and challenging time for those grieving or remembering loved ones. Join us for Without Words: Moving through the Holidays, guided by The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Counselor Maggie Miller on Saturday, Dec 6 from 1–2:30 p.m., at Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn in North Park. During this compassionate gathering, we will honor grief and loss during the holiday season, and experience how creativity and gentle movement can be tools for healing. This workshop is free of charge, open to everyone, and can be taken on its own or as part of the full Without Words series on the first Saturday of every month. Together we’ll connect, ground, and create meaningful intention. RSVP: community@ehospice.org The Elizabeth Hospice on Facebook / Instagram

An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic.

The move is another Trump administration effort to limit legal pathways to migration or resettlement, after already curbing the number of admitted refugees and re-reviewing those admitted under the Biden administration.

This holiday season, Shelter to Soldier and L’Auberge Del Mar are teaming up for a festive, pet-friendly Ugly Sweater “Yappy Hour” to raise vital funds that support bringing trained rescue dogs together with wounded veterans, providing healing, purpose, and a path forward. On Tuesday, December 16 from 4-8 p.m., L’Auberge Del Mar will welcome guests and their pups to their Living Room Bar (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014) for an evening of holiday cheer in support of this meaningful mission. The event will feature a lineup of festive specialty cocktails, crafted exclusively for the evening. For every specialty cocktail sold, L’Auberge Del Mar will generously donate $5 directly to Shelter to Soldier, helping the organization continue its mission of “Saving Lives, Two at a Time” through adopting dogs from local shelters and training them to become service dogs for post-9/11 veterans. There will even be a special “cocktail” on the menu created just for the dogs. Guests will enjoy live music, an ugly sweater contest, special moments with Shelter to Soldier’s Canine Ambassadors, and an opportunity drawing featuring unique items from local businesses. About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. L'Auberge Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

OTC at the Brooks presents a special screening of "White Christmas" on Sunday, December 21 at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages. Movie Description: A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save a failing Vermont inn. Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera Ellen sing and dance in this delightful musical. Rated G. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

NAHREP San Diego—founding chapter of the nation’s largest Hispanic business trade organization—hosts its annual Board of Directors Installation Gala, bringing together more than 350 top real estate and business leaders. The evening includes keynote remarks from Former Los Angeles Mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa and NAHREP Founder & CEO Gary Acosta. The event celebrates leadership, advocacy, and NAHREP’s mission to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership. Who: Antonio Villaraigosa — Former Mayor of Los Angeles; CA gubernatorial candidate (media interviews available during event) Gary Acosta — NAHREP Founder & CEO 2026 NAHREP San Diego Board of Directors, including incoming Vice President Chula Vista Mayor John McCann (VIP attendee) Chula Vista Councilman Michael Inzunza (VIP attendee) 350+ real estate and business professionals When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 Event: 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Villaraigosa VIP Meet & Greet: 6 p.m.–6:30 p.m. On-site media interview window: During the event (coordinate timing at check-in) Where: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center: 1000 H St., Chula Vista, CA 91910 Why: The Installation Gala is NAHREP San Diego’s signature annual event—highlighting the organization’s leadership, celebrating the growth and economic impact of Hispanic homeownership, and bringing together key voices in business, real estate, and public policy.